Nunzia Caputo
ItalyunknownFemaleb. 19565.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Nunzia Caputo is a local pasta maker in the Arco Basso street of Bari Vecchia, known for its tourist appeal. She has gained attention in the news following allegations that she was involved in selling industrially produced orecchiette pasta disguised as artisanal, which has raised concerns about authenticity in the local food market.
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Nunzia Caputo is a pasta seller who was awarded by Lollobrigida despite being involved in illegal activities.
Il ministro Lollobrigida scivola sull'orecchietta. A Bari premia Nunzia, che spacciava la pasta industriale per fresca, e scatena l'ira nelle chat di Fratelli d'ItaliaCorriere della Sera·Italy· 2026-07-26
Italy· 2026-07-26
Nunzia Caputo is the most well-known of Bari’s so-called pasta grannies, making and selling orecchiette from her home.
Barricades in Bari: why the city’s ‘pasta grannies’ are under scrutiny | ItalyThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Nunzia Caputo was among the pasta makers met by Gaetano Scampolo to discuss solutions for regularizing their activities.
Orecchiette, la procura di Bari indaga per truffa. «Quelle industriali vendute come fresche». Via alle verificheCorriere della Sera·Italy· 2025-02-22
Italy· 2025-02-22Also mentioned
Gaetano Scampolo